Melinda Ashley Billingsley
Shepherd,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated LVN with extensive experience at DaVita Dialysis Corporation, recognized for developing individualized care plans and training new staff. Proficient in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, I excel in teamwork and communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and colleagues. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dialysis LVN
US Renal
02.2023 - Current
- Trained new technicians and Charge Nurse with opening and closing procedures.
- With my proficiency and hard work I was able to write opening and closing procedures for US Renal.
- Filled in for missing employees and charge nurses at my location and other US Renal locations.
- The Kingwood was without the manager so, I assisted my manger performing her tasks, here so she could perform the tasks in Kingwood. Performing safety evaluations, audits, and schedule changes.
- Created missing spread sheets for Kingwood, with confidential customer information.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
Dermatology LVN
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
07.2014 - Current
- Evaluated customer needs with the Dermatologist, setting up for surgeries, caring for patients during and after surgeries.
- Input all the Dermatologists notes, for coding, medication prescriptions and billing.
- Administered patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted in rehabilitation activities to enhance patients' mobility and recovery.
Home Health LVN
Royal Start Healthcare
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention practices.
- Educated families on home first aid.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
10.2003 - 07.2008
- Administered dialysis treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses to dialysis, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients on kidney health, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications for improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient management.
- Tested water, Insuring it was safe for the patients.
- Found most efficient way to care for that many patients.
- Trained and assisted new dialyses technicians.
- Trained charge nurse on use our systems in most efficient manner.
LVN Floor Nurse
Northeast Medical Center Hospital
06.2003 - 10.2003
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Assisted in patient care planning by documenting observations and reporting changes in condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge instructions.
Education
No Degree - LVN
Kingwood
LSC 01.2003 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Shepherd, High School
08.2000 - 05.2001
Skills
- Certified CPR instructor : July 2018-Present
- Teamwork-Expert
- Computer-Expert
- Adaptability-Expert
- Efficiency-Expert
- Fast leaner-Expert
- Time management-Expert
- Communication -Expert
- Care much about the patient and my team
- Strong computer skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- I certify my team at Kelsey-Seybold in CPR
Timeline
Dialysis LVN
US Renal
02.2023 - Current
Dermatology LVN
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
07.2014 - Current
Home Health LVN
Royal Start Healthcare
06.2010 - 09.2013
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
10.2003 - 07.2008
LVN Floor Nurse
Northeast Medical Center Hospital
06.2003 - 10.2003
No Degree - LVN
Kingwood
01.2003 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Shepherd, High School
08.2000 - 05.2001